Blending the Maude Pinot Noir is one of their favourite and most important tasks. Each year, the magical blend from the Poison Creek and Mohawk Hill vineyards changes. Maintaining the pedigree of the Maude Pinot Noir is absolutely critical; but achieving this requires flexibility with both the blend as well as the technique as both vary with each vintage. However, not every bunch fits in, leaving them with some surplus yet superior parcels. Meet The Loner. Drink with friends.

Right in the heart of the magical Waihopai Valley, a million miles from anywhere, lies The Ned, one of Marlborough's most famous peaks. The Ned Pinot Noir - Delicious aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry liquorice and dried oregano with a fragrant all spice lift. The fleshy, sweet-fruited palate boasts opulent tannins, notes of smoky French oak and a long juicy finish.

Dark plum, raspberries, cassis, dark cherry, spice and vanilla on the nose. A medium to full bodied palate with soft tannins and textural mouthfeel.

Dark cherry red color. Exquisite red fruit (strawberry) aroma with a spicy note (black pepper). Warm and firm on the palate, with delicate acidity.

A cabernet sauvignon with a soul of black cherries, blackberries, cedar and spices. Full and round with elegant, velvety tannins and a long aftertaste with notes of tobacco and smoke.

Beautiful, intense red colour with violet hues. Sweet aromas of blackberries and plums. Elegant touch of smoke and vanilla. Velvety texture and a sweet, long aftertaste.

Delicate and balanced blend of forest fruit, marmalades of plumb and cherry. Medium body displaying round tannins with vibrant red and violet tones.

Saturating palate with aromatic notes of dried flower, black peppercorns & a good dose of Barossa preserved meats.

Redcurrant spicy pepper and dried herb aromatics with a fresh vibrant palate showing a rich ripe fruit profile and a soft elegant finish.

Bramble, spice and wild herb aromatics sit gently on the nose, then lead to an elegant finely driven mouthfeel, showing poise, freshness and a lingering persistent finish.

With minimal intervention winemaking, this Pinot Noir was naturally fermented, and hand plunged in open top fermenters with 10 - 25 per cent whole bunches. The wine was aged for 14 months in French oak barriques and cuves, and went to bottle unfined and unfiltered with low sulphur. A further 16 months aging occurred in bottle before release. Aroma: raspberry, blueberry, cherry, savoury, earth. Palate: silk, chalk, finely structured, ethereal.

A luscious and aromatic wine, Vavasour Pinot Noir demonstrates the beauty of cool-climate vineyards.